Molly Heller

Molly is one of those motivational role models, every student dreams of having. Not to mention, the successful results from her 7+ years of extensive tutoring experience. Ivy-league graduate Molly completed her undergraduate studies with not one, but two degrees. Yes, she’s a nerd through and through. Molly graduated Magna Cum Laude from Columbia University where she received Departmental Honors for her major in Drama and Theatre Arts. She additionally graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Jewish Theological Seminary of America with a major in Modern Jewish Studies. She is currently pursuing a career in theatre as an award-winning playwright, director, and actor.

Molly is that rare combination of an excellent academic and test prep tutor. She has been tutoring all major tests students encounter (SAT, ACT, ISEE, SHSAT, SSAT, TACHS, TEOFL, State Tests etc) as well as an extremely wide range of academic subjects ranging in all regular, honors, and AP levels. Recent successes include a student who raised her ACT score from a 27 to a 35 and a student suffering from ADHD, who raised his SAT score 300 points. She works as an educational consultant, so is very well equipped to assist students with college essays. She has also been working on Skype for ESL students in China and South Korea.

Molly’s tutoring focuses on activating her student’s curiosity, and ultimately, inspiring students’ long-term interest in taking responsibility for their intellectual and personal growth. She has much experience. Hailing from sunny Palos Verdes, California, Molly attended Chadwick school, a highly prestigious prep school in the area. She therefore understands the variety of challenges, concerns, and demands of the college prep environment and is excited share her knowledge and expertise with students and families to ensure a successful experience.